Community Calendar

Vivid Motion choreographers have taken stories and turned them into short dance vignettes; each with its own quirky and innovative style! <br/><br/> From contemporary ballet to bubblegum pop, with a little modern, jazz, hip-hop and sneaker ballet thrown in; there’s something for everyone!<br/><br/> Filmed at St. Lawrence Arts and Baxter Woods in Portland Maine - this is dance for film; not simply a dance video. <br/><br/> When you purchase a ticket you will get a link that is unique to you. You will have 24 hours to watch the show. You can pause, or rewatch it, as many times as you like in that 24 hours. <br/><br/> THE SHOW WILL BE AVAILABLE ON DEMAND <br/> MAY 28 - JUNE 11.

Online world premier show, Future…Present…Past—3 Comedies by Maine playwright Elizabeth Guffey, streaming from May 28 to June 30. Includes filmed intros and interview with the playwright, Elizabeth Guffey. The Future: “Alien Autopsy:” A science fair project gets really, really interesting when two young students “autopsy” an alien body they created. Cast members are: Madeline Smith, Ian Smith, and Kate Smith. The Present: “I Love You:” There’s nothing like a DMV to stir up emotions. A man waiting for his number to be called is surprised by an unusual declaration from the woman sitting next to him. Cast members are: Carmela Castro and Henry Quintal. The Past: “My Wife Thinks You’re Dead:” Jimmy’s at the bar, as usual, when an old flame turns up. 30 years later, is teen passion ever truly gone? Cast members are: Keith Anctil, Alison Guite, and David Wallace. Tech production by Phil Chin; Direction by Judy Lloyd and David Wallace.

The American Lung Association’s 2021 Cycle the Seacoast has been reimagined into a virtual Cycle Your Way format now through June 30th! Cycling is a great way to improve both your physical and mental health, while giving an extra boost to your immune system. We encourage you to participate in the virtual event as this allows you to get outside while still practicing social distancing! <br><br> Money raised will support public health efforts related to lung disease, including COVID-19 research. Over the next three years, the American Lung Association has pledged $25 million to: <br><br> • Provide free lung health education and masks to those in need. <br> • Protect public health by advocating for COVID and flu vaccines in underserved communities of color. <br> • Prevent future outbreaks by investing in respiratory virus research. Who: Everyone! Not a cyclist? You can still sign up to do the virtual event and help support our cause! No cycling required. ???? <br><br> What: If you choose to participate in the cycling portion of the virtual event, complete 25, 50 or 100 miles on an indoor or outdoor bike (or mix of both) at your own pace and in segments if preferred. All virtual participants that raise the minimum $200 (or $100 for ages 7-17) by June 30th will receive an accomplishment medal and event t-shirt. You can earn incentives the more you raise! <br><br> When: Now through June 30th, 2021 <br><br> Where: Anywhere you’d like, just make sure to always practice social distancing. Sample routes throughout New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts will be provided as well. <br><br> How: Visit the event website (CycletheSeacoast.org) and register as a virtual participant for $25. You will receive everything you need to successfully complete the virtual event once you’re registered! <br><br> Extras: Join our Cycle the Seacoast Club on Strava. You can connect your tracking devices to the Strava app so others can see your progress. We also encourage you to join our Cycle the Seacoast Facebook group to stay in touch with other participants and post photos of your ride/screenshots of your progress. <br><br>

The American Lung Association’s 2021 Trek Across Maine has been reimagined into a virtual Cycle Your Way format now through June 30th! Cycling is a great way to improve both your physical and mental health, while giving an extra boost to your immune system. We encourage you to participate in the virtual event as this allows you to get outside while still practicing social distancing! <br><br> Money raised will support public health efforts related to lung disease, including COVID-19 research. Over the next three years, the American Lung Association has pledged $25 million to: <br><br> • Provide free lung health education and masks to those in need. <br> • Protect public health by advocating for COVID and flu vaccines in underserved communities of color. <br> • Prevent future outbreaks by investing in respiratory virus research. <br><br> What: If you choose to participate in the cycling portion of the virtual event, complete 60, 120 or 180 miles on an indoor or outdoor bike (or mix of both) at your own pace and in segments if preferred. All virtual participants that raise the minimum $250 by June 30th will receive an accomplishment medal and event t-shirt. You can earn incentives the more you raise! <br><br> When: Now through June 30th, 2021. <br><br> Where: Anywhere you’d like, just make sure to always practice social distancing. Sample routes throughout Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts will be provided as well. <br><br> How: Visit the event website and register as a virtual participant for $25. You will receive everything you need to successfully complete the virtual event from there! <br><br> Extras: Join our Trek Across Maine Group on Strava. You can connect your tracking devices to the Strava app so others can see your progress. We also encourage you to join our Trek Across Maine group to stay in touch with other participants and post photos of your ride/screenshots of your progress. <br><br>

Explore Maine’s abundant local farm landscape with us this summer! Discover farms in your neck of the woods, or take a trip further afield in search of new-to-you farms, foods, and to learn about Maine’s food system. Whichever way you choose to do the Maine Farms Scavenger Hunt, it’s sure to make for a memorable and delicious summer for the whole family!

Richard Boyd Art Gallery is pleased to present the fifth annual solo exhibition of watercolor paintings by noted Maine artist Randy Eckard on June 1st at 10:00 a.m.<br/><br/> Raised in North Carolina, Randy Eckard studied at the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida and the Haywood School of Craft in Clyde, North Carolina. A trained commercial and fine artist living in Blue Hill, Maine Randy’s career as a fine artist working exclusively with watercolors spans more than three decades.<br/><br/> Randy is known for his use of light and shadow, with the subject of most of his paintings being light and how it defines and shapes the scene before him. His watercolor paintings capture the timeless beauty and charm of Maine’s architecture and landscapes, and his ability to capture the beauty and nuances of simply utilitarian objects in watercolor is magical.<br/><br/> He has won over 190 awards for his paintings in watercolor throughout New England and the Southeast recently winning the Red Ribbon Award in Watercolor, Graphics, and Drawings at the Vero Beach, Florida 2021 Under the Oaks Arts Festival. His work is widely collected and included in numerous private and corporate collections.<br/><br/> The exhibit is on view free of charge between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily through June 29, 2021. For more information about the exhibit contact the gallery by phone (207)-712-1097, email mailto:info@richardboydartgallery.com or visit the gallery’s website www.richardboydartgallery.com . Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RichardBoydArtGallery and follow us on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/richardboydartgallery9327 . Image: Randy Eckard ~ ‘Out of the Fog’ ~ Original Watercolor on Paper 20” x 28”

Recent works by Swan’s Island artist Gary Hoyle, featuring flowing, marbleized surfaces created with water, oil, and oil paint. Also included are the artist’s realistic animal sculptures, representational landscape paintings, and a variety of his watercolors and drawings. Hoyle was an artist for exhibits and the curator of natural history at the Maine State Museum for 28 years. His sculptures and paintings have been exhibited in museums and galleries throughout the United States, including Chicago’s Field Museum. And he has been an Artist-in-Residence at Acadia National Park twice.

Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce is presenting Our First Annual Central Maine BBQ Cook -Off Competition on June 19 & 20th, 2021. This event will be held at the Skowhegan State Fairgrounds in Skowhegan, Maine. This event is open to all BBQ masters of all levels! KCBS and SCA Judging classes available. These two days are open for general public to enjoy/ $5.00 a carload. KCBS Cook OFF, Kids Q- Burger, Backyard (Amateur). Lots of food, family activities, food trucks, vendors and more!<br/> For full details find us on Facebook Central Maine BBQ Cook-Off.<br/> Please email admin@skowheganregion.com, <br/> Competition Registration Deadline: For competing and final registrations for all cookoff events is Sunday, May 31, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.<br/><br/> The Skowhegan Memorial Day Parade is back this year at 10:00 AM on Memorial Day. Rain or Shine. Line up on Dyer Street at 9:30. Parade route will begin at the intersection of Dyer Street and Madison Avenue and turn left heading south towards downtown Skowhegan, then left onto Water Street ending at Skowhegan Veterans Park. To register go to www.skowheganregion.com.

June LaCombe SCULPTURE Exhibition AWAKENING featuring Meg Brown Payson. <br/> Hawk Ridge Farm, Pownal ME June 1-30, 2021 <br/> Outdoors and by appointment 11AM - 2PM daily <br/> www.junelacombesculpture.com to reserve <br/> Meg's work will be shown with the sculpture by forty other outstanding artists from New England in the gardens, meadows, and woodland trails at Hawk Ridge Farm.

<b>International Marine Artist Deborah Chapin is opening up her Studio after a 2 year build of her new Studio in Bristol, ME</b> with art depicting the Maine Coast and Moonlight &amp;amp; Woodland Paintings. Previews of her work can be seen on her extensive Website Store at <b><a href="https://gallery.deborahchapin.com">gallery.deborahchapin.com</a></b> as well as <b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/xnSzPLhPc4pWhLhN6">Google Maps</a></b> under Deborah Chapin Studio. <b>Chapin Studio at Stoneridge</b> Located: just off RTE 130 on Stoneridge Ln just south of D&amp;M Marine <b><a href="http://Https://Gallery.DeborahChapin.com">Https://Gallery.DeborahChapin.com</a></b> <b><a href="mailto:business@deborahchapin.com">business@deborahchapin.com</a></b> 240-486-0664 Deborah Chapin's Marine paintings have a long exhibition history starting with American Society Marine Artists in 1980 at the now defunct Grand Central Galleries in NYC. As an Independent artist since embarking on her career she has exhibited extensively in top shows and Museums including: Grand Palais and Carrousel de Louvre in Paris with the Société National des Beaux Arts, Mystic Seaport Gallery International since it's inception in 1982, Of Ships and Sea Exhibits at Greenwich Workshop Gallery, Artist of America Exhibitions Colorado Historical Museum, Ketterer Kunst Auctions, and Lectured on plein air painting at the Smithsonian American Art Museum just to name a few. At the time of her debut she was one of two women in the national exhibitions of Marine Art. See more information <b><a href="https://gallery.deborahchapin.com/exhibition-history-of-35-years-in-paint-by-deborah-chapin/">https://gallery.deborahchapin.com/exhibition-history-of-35-years-in-paint-by-deborah-chapin/</a></b> She now resides in Maine and is working on a new portfolio of work and commission paintings in her studio/gallery.